Publication Scheduling
Research in the Mathematical and Natural Sciences (RMNS) publishes two regular issues annually and implements Continuous Publication through In Progress Issues.
1. Annual Publication Schedule
RMNS follows two consecutive publication periods:
| Issue | Publication Period |
|---|---|
| Issue 1 | November–April |
| Issue 2 | May–October |
For example, Volume 5 Issue 1 (2026) covers November 2025–April 2026, while Volume 5 Issue 2 (2026) covers May–October 2026.
2. Continuous Publication
RMNS publishes articles individually once they have completed peer review, final editorial approval, copyediting, proofreading, and production.
Each issue may remain open as an In Progress Issue during its designated publication period, allowing publication-ready articles to be added progressively.
3. Final Publication Status
Articles appearing in an In Progress Issue constitute the final Version of Record (VoR).
Each article receives its definitive volume, issue, DOI, article identification or page range, and actual online publication date, as applicable.
Published articles are immediately accessible, citable, and subject to the journal's post-publication integrity policies.
4. Submissions and Issue Assignment
Manuscript submissions are accepted throughout the year.
The editorial team assigns accepted articles to appropriate issues based on editorial readiness, publication capacity, and production considerations.
Acceptance does not guarantee publication in a particular issue or within a fixed timeframe.
5. Editorial Independence and Open Access
Publication scheduling is independent of Article Processing Charges, institutional affiliations, and other non-scientific considerations.
All published articles are immediately accessible without embargo under the CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 license.
Any necessary changes after publication must follow the journal's Correction and Retraction Policy.
